Q: Why has my SoloCam's solar energy production efficiency decreased in winter?
A: The solar charging efficiency is affected by the intensity of direct sunlight and the number of hours of sunlight.
The intensity of sunlight in the winter is weaker than that in the summer, so your panels will not receive as much exposure to sunlight. This means that with the same amount of sunlight hours, the solar panels will produce less electricity in winter than in summer.
Winter days are also significantly shorter than summer days, meaning the solar panels will have less time to charge each day, and therefore produce less energy on average per day. Winter weather conditions also reduce the average hours of sunlight your panels are exposed to, which further limits the amount of energy they can produce.
The camera has a large and built-in battery, which can maintain a battery life of about 3 months, even if the integrated solar panel is not working at all. The decrease or fluctuation of the solar charging power over a short period of time, such as during the winter, will not affect your overall long-term experience with the camera's solar panels.
If you want to optimize the battery life of your camera during the winter, we recommend adjusting the following settings if possible:
1) Set your "Working Mode" to "Optimal Battery Life" mode.
2) Set your "Motion Detection" to "Human Only" mode.
3) Set up activity zones to monitor targeted areas.
4) Adjust the installation location and angle to ensure that your camera can be exposed to the sun as much as possible.
Check the guide: Settings > Motion Detection > Tips for Installation.
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